The summer sales are here — and there are some truly terrific buys this year. We show how to make the most of them

Slideshow: Sales

Come out in the wash £975
In the Fired Earth sale, the handcrafted Jura linen cupboard is down from £1,950 to £975 and the Jura Washstand 700, usually £2,100, is half price while stocks last
Until July 3; 0845 366 0400, firedearth.com

When you are bombarded by special offers all year, it can be hard to muster
enthusiasm for the real sales. But do try: the summer clearances feature
cracking deals, from high end to high street.

Investment purchases include handmade sleigh beds (pictured below) in the
Simon Horn sale, discounted by 50%. At Molteni&C Dada’s flagship store
on Shaftesbury Avenue, spectacular contemporary designs by Patricia
Urquiola, Jean Nouvel and Arik Levy can be snapped up at knockdown prices
from June 24; last season’s display stock is 55% off .

If you don’t want to schlep to the showrooms, catch the Tesco Direct clearance
sale (ends June 14). Highlights include garden furniture and the stylish
Sophia bedroom set (mirrored six-drawer chest was £450, now £225; wardrobe
was £499, now £299).